Dolores del Rio Ristorante
San Antonio, TX 78205-2213
Phone: (210) 222-9998
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Dolores del Rio Ristorante – by Courtney Schmoker
In Short
A low wood-beamed ceiling, heavy stone walls and closely set tables do nothing to diminish the blithe atmosphere; in fact, the coziness makes the experience warmer and more convivial than anything else the Riverwalk has to offer. Dolores has an ardent love affair with garlic, so expect a heady dining experience. The roasted anchovies and sauteed mushrooms are delicious starters. For something different, try the bouillabaise-style fresh seafood soup.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasHip-shaking belly dancing is performed every night while the jazz singer and pianist take a breather.
What to DrinkThe small but well-considered wine list is Italian-heavy, with a few choices from California.
User Reviews for Dolores del Rio Ristorante
03/23/2008 Posted by password33
Definitely you are better off going to macaroni grill or olive garden if you are craving for Italian in the SA area and don't know where to go. The food had no taste, the dish with meat was overcook (almost burned), appetizer which was calamari was in soup vegetable oil and the sauce was probably straight form a can. The red wine was not good and not worth $7 per glass. I suggest seeing the kitchen and in the way to the bathrooms and take a look at the lack of cleanliness--unfortunately we saw this at the end of our visit. Lastly, I never heard of an Italian restaurant with a belly dance show. Nothing against overweight people but my previous experience with this type of shows the dancer is usually physically fit to perform the strenuous and intricate movements required to agitate the bells in her dress that goes at the rhythm of the playing music. In this case the so-call “belly dancer” needs to loose at least 35 pounds to regain her shape, utilize the customary bells and lots of practice before attempting if she expects a tip for her efforts. In summary, I wasted $78 in the worst dinning experience I had in a while.
Pros: location
Cons: bad food, filty kitchen and bathrooms, lousy "belly dance" show
03/16/2008 Posted by LisaandBridget
This place was recommend by two San Antonio locals who said if you want something on the Riverwalk that wasn't a chain this was the place to try. However, we read the reviews on this site and were discouraged about going, but I am really glad we went. Make a reservation, it is a must. The place was packed and the space is very limited, but I found it romantic and charming. The waittress was very friendly - I was expecting the worst and they were friendly and gracious. The food was great. We ordered the Polenta with sausage and peppers and the veal picatta. The woman next to me ordered the Pesto Gnocci -even full I almost asked her for a bite - It looked that good. Both of our dishes were flavorful and superb - another thing we were worried about from previous reviewers. Overall, our experience with Dolores Del Rio was worth the Five Stars especially for Texans in San Antonio for the weekend who have done the Riverwalk experience - this is place to go. I am recommending to friends.
Pros: Close to hotels, on the river, not a boring chain, cozy and romantic, live Jazz
Cons: a little cramped - but the food, music and ambiance made up for it.
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